Lapsana communis
Common Nipplewort
Also known as: Lampsana communis Juss. +5 more
- Lampsana communis Juss.
- Lampsana communis L.
- Lapsana cancellata var. cancellata
- Lapsana communis subsp. hirsuta
- Lapsana communis var. communis
- Lapsana communis var. hirta Ten.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Lapsana communis (commonly known as Common Nipplewort) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Irkutsk, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Azores, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Colombia, Colorado, Connecticut, Dominican Republic, Greenland, Haiti, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Kentucky, Kirgizistan, Korea, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Queensland, Québec, Rhode I., Réunion, Sakhalin, Saskatchewan, South Australia, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Venezuela, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms